My favorite fall scent returns: cinnamon spice candles fill the air!
Join in our Fall Nesting Party
It is finally time for the third annual fall nesting party! Welcome. I can hardly believe I’ve been blogging long enough to host a third year of this event. I feel so grateful to connect with many like-minded friends who enjoy the simple pleasures of autumn. Let’s celebrate fall together—hip hip hooray!
On Monday I spent the day puttering around the house doing what I love most: nesting. Nesting is the process of turning a house into a home. No matter where you live — house or apartment, rented or owned, temporary or permanent — nesting is something everyone can do right where they are.
Books line my mantel
Fall nesting is my favorite yearly ritual. I do feel a small sadness when I put away summer items — I love the light, fresh feel of summer decor — but settling in for fall suits me best. I’m a homebody, and the slower pace of autumn appeals to that side of me. If you haven’t started your own fall nesting yet, try making just a few simple changes around the house. You don’t need to do it all at once.
One of the first things I do is light my cinnamon spice candles and create a little homemade potpourri. Fall should smell inviting — warm and cozy. Store-bought potpourri can sometimes feel dated, so I like to refresh the look and scent to better reflect my style.
My potpourri re-mix
I found a bag of fall potpourri on sale and liked the scent, but it didn’t quite match my look. So I mixed it with scented pinecones and a little green moss. For a playful contrast I even added white seashells and a few small starfish. I love unexpected combinations — the contrast of seaside pieces with autumn textures felt fresh and interesting.
Dollar store gourds and my favorite “Ever Grateful” pitcher on display
There will be plenty more fall posts as I continue to nest and decorate around the house. I’m making things cozier and have new ideas to share.
And speaking of fall, I’m preparing a month-long series of autumn and holiday posts to help us embrace the season and find beauty in the everyday. I can’t wait to share it — it should be fun!
Let the fall nesting begin …